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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 555.28 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 555.28 and 318.64 is: 478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 555.28 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/555.28 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 555.28 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 176,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,934.42/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.02

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