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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 552.45 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 552.45 and 314.70 is: 471.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 552.45 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/552.45 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 552.45 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 173,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,856.02/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.54

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