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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.79, 552.83 and 314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.79, 552.83 and 314.07 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.79 : 552.83 = 314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.79/552.83 = 314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.79x = 552.83 × 314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.79x = 173,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,625.75/368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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