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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 554.46 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 554.46 and 314.52 is: 473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 554.46 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/554.46 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 554.46 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 174,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,388.76/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.99

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