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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.90, 552.27 and 317.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.90, 552.27 and 317.87 is: 475.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.90 : 552.27 = 317.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.90/552.27 = 317.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.90x = 552.27 × 317.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.90x = 175,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,550.06/368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.87

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