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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.30, 556.80 and 310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.30, 556.80 and 310.90 is: 467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.30 : 556.80 = 310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.30/556.80 = 310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.30x = 556.80 × 310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.30x = 173,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,109.12/370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.48

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