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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.24, 555.56 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.24, 555.56 and 313.14 is: 469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.24 : 555.56 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.24/555.56 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.24x = 555.56 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.24x = 173,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,968.06/370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.88

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