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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.56, 555.92 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.56, 555.92 and 319.48 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.56 : 555.92 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.56/555.92 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.56x = 555.92 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.56x = 177,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,605.32/371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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