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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 553.42 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 553.42 and 318.38 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 553.42 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/553.42 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 553.42 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 176,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,197.86/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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