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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.91, 552.87 and 314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.91, 552.87 and 314.25 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.91 : 552.87 = 314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.91/552.87 = 314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.91x = 552.87 × 314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.91x = 173,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,739.40/368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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