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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.39, 552.30 and 317.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.39, 552.30 and 317.63 is: 476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.39 : 552.30 = 317.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.39/552.30 = 317.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.39x = 552.30 × 317.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.39x = 175,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,424.29/368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.20

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