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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 555.48 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 555.48 and 310.44 is: 464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 555.48 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/555.48 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 555.48 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 172,443.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,443.21/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.46

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