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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 553.82 and 315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 553.82 and 315.14 is: 474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 553.82 = 315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/553.82 = 315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 553.82 × 315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 174,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,526.49/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.36

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