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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 551.74 and 312.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 551.74 and 312.35 is: 468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 551.74 = 312.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/551.74 = 312.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 551.74 × 312.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 172,333.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,333.23/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.60

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