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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 557.48 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 557.48 and 310.83 is: 466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 557.48 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/557.48 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 557.48 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 173,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,279.95/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.75

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