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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 556.08 and 319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 556.08 and 319.36 is: 479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 556.08 = 319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/556.08 = 319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 556.08 × 319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 177,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,589.71/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.35

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