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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.54, 550.95 and 312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.54, 550.95 and 312.82 is: 468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.54 : 550.95 = 312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.54/550.95 = 312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.54x = 550.95 × 312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.54x = 172,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,348.18/367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.92

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