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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 555.96 and 310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 555.96 and 310.26 is: 464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 555.96 = 310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/555.96 = 310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 555.96 × 310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 172,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,492.15/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.59

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