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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 553.65 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 553.65 and 312.24 is: 467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 553.65 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/553.65 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 553.65 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 172,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,871.68/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.27

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