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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 554.11 and 318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 554.11 and 318.35 is: 478.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 554.11 = 318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/554.11 = 318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 554.11 × 318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 176,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,401.51/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.08

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