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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.61, 556.31 and 313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.61, 556.31 and 313.53 is: 470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.61 : 556.31 = 313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.61/556.31 = 313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.61x = 556.31 × 313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.61x = 174,419.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,419.87/370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.63

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