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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.24, 553.68 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.24, 553.68 and 315.52 is: 471.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.24 : 553.68 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.24/553.68 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.24x = 553.68 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.24x = 174,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,697.11/370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.85

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