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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.98, 554.83 and 315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.98, 554.83 and 315.11 is: 472.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.98 : 554.83 = 315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.98/554.83 = 315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.98x = 554.83 × 315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.98x = 174,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,833.08/369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.55

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