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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.76, 554.78 and 316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.76, 554.78 and 316.30 is: 474.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.76 : 554.78 = 316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.76/554.78 = 316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.76x = 554.78 × 316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.76x = 175,476.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,476.91/369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.57

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