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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 556.88 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 556.88 and 313.54 is: 470.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 556.88 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/556.88 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 556.88 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 174,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,601.20/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.65

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