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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.49, 556.83 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.49, 556.83 and 317.22 is: 475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.49 : 556.83 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.49/556.83 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.49x = 556.83 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.49x = 176,637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,637.61/371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.48

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