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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 556.20 and 319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 556.20 and 319.86 is: 480.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 556.20 = 319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/556.20 = 319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 556.20 × 319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 177,906.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,906.13/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.02

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