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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.59, 552.61 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.59, 552.61 and 319.56 is: 476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.59 : 552.61 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.59/552.61 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.59x = 552.61 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.59x = 176,592.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,592.05/370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.52

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