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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.49, 555.23 and 318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.49, 555.23 and 318.78 is: 477.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.49 : 555.23 = 318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.49/555.23 = 318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.49x = 555.23 × 318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.49x = 176,994.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,994.63/370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.74

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