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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.23, 551.86 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.23, 551.86 and 316.52 is: 474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.23 : 551.86 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.23/551.86 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.23x = 551.86 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.23x = 174,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,674.39/368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.37

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