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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 553.50 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 553.50 and 319.84 is: 480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 553.50 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/553.50 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 553.50 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 177,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,031.44/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.49

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