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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.29, 553.37 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.29, 553.37 and 316.94 is: 474.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.29 : 553.37 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.29/553.37 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.29x = 553.37 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.29x = 175,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,380.74/369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.92

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