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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.67, 556.12 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.67, 556.12 and 313.04 is: 469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.67 : 556.12 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.67/556.12 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.67x = 556.12 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.67x = 174,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,084.24/370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.64

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