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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 555.42 and 313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 555.42 and 313 is: 468.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 555.42 = 313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/555.42 = 313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 555.42 × 313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 173,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,846.46/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.69

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