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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 556.78 and 319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 556.78 and 319.62 is: 481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 556.78 = 319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/556.78 = 319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 556.78 × 319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 177,956.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,956.43/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.17

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