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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 552.56 and 310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 552.56 and 310.70 is: 465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 552.56 = 310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/552.56 = 310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 552.56 × 310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 171,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,676.08/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.96

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