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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 552.79 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 552.79 and 319.68 is: 476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 552.79 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/552.79 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 552.79 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 176,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,716.31/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.70

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