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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 555.87 and 310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 555.87 and 310.07 is: 464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 555.87 = 310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/555.87 = 310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 555.87 × 310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 172,358.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,358.61/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.80

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