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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.93, 553.60 and 315.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.93, 553.60 and 315.07 is: 472.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.93 : 553.60 = 315.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.93/553.60 = 315.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.93x = 553.60 × 315.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.93x = 174,422.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,422.75/368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.78

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