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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.75, 553.32 and 317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.75, 553.32 and 317.73 is: 475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.75 : 553.32 = 317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.75/553.32 = 317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.75x = 553.32 × 317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.75x = 175,806.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,806.36/369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.47

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