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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 557.55 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 557.55 and 311.40 is: 468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 557.55 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/557.55 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 557.55 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 173,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,621.07/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.23

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