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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 552.20 and 316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 552.20 and 316.58 is: 474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 552.20 = 316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/552.20 = 316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 552.20 × 316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 174,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,811.13/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.42

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