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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.44, 552.85 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.44, 552.85 and 318.68 is: 476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.44 : 552.85 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.44/552.85 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.44x = 552.85 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.44x = 176,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,182.24/369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.89

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