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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.27, 551.54 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.27, 551.54 and 319.92 is: 479.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.27 : 551.54 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.27/551.54 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.27x = 551.54 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.27x = 176,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,447.08/368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.13

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