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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 551.97 and 316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 551.97 and 316.97 is: 475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 551.97 = 316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/551.97 = 316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 551.97 × 316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 174,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,957.93/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.43

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