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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.24, 556.86 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.24, 556.86 and 317.24 is: 475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.24 : 556.86 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.24/556.86 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.24x = 556.86 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.24x = 176,658.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,658.27/371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.86

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