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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 550.84 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 550.84 and 317.60 is: 474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 550.84 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/550.84 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 550.84 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 174,946.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,946.78/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.37

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