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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.99, 554.58 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.99, 554.58 and 315.72 is: 473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.99 : 554.58 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.99/554.58 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.99x = 554.58 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.99x = 175,092.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,092.00/369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.23

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