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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.34, 555.42 and 314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.34, 555.42 and 314.66 is: 473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.34 : 555.42 = 314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.34/555.42 = 314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.34x = 555.42 × 314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.34x = 174,768.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,768.46/369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.19

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