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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.42, 555.12 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.42, 555.12 and 315.74 is: 473.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.42 : 555.12 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.42/555.12 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.42x = 555.12 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.42x = 175,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,274.98/370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.18

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