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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 554.22 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 554.22 and 318.60 is: 477.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 554.22 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/554.22 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 554.22 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 176,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,574.49/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.28

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