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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.57, 552.90 and 317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.57, 552.90 and 317.03 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.57 : 552.90 = 317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.57/552.90 = 317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.57x = 552.90 × 317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.57x = 175,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,283.12/368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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