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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 556.25 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 556.25 and 310.32 is: 465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 556.25 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/556.25 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 556.25 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 172,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,613.95/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.18

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