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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.50, 556.22 and 319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.50, 556.22 and 319.47 is: 479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 556.22 = 319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/556.22 = 319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 556.22 × 319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 177,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,695.60/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.61

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