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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 553.56 and 312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 553.56 and 312.88 is: 467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 553.56 = 312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/553.56 = 312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 553.56 × 312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 173,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,197.85/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.95

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