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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370, 555.42 and 312.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370, 555.42 and 312.94 is: 469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370 : 555.42 = 312.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370/555.42 = 312.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370x = 555.42 × 312.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370x = 173,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,813.13/370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.77

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