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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.96, 555.15 and 313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.96, 555.15 and 313.24 is: 468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.96 : 555.15 = 313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.96/555.15 = 313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.96x = 555.15 × 313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.96x = 173,895.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,895.19/370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.77

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