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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.60, 554.88 and 310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.60, 554.88 and 310.06 is: 464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.60 : 554.88 = 310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.60/554.88 = 310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.60x = 554.88 × 310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.60x = 172,046.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,046.09/370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.24

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