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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 549.93 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 549.93 and 317.37 is: 473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 549.93 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/549.93 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 549.93 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 174,531.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,531.28/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.75

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