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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.59, 556.74 and 319.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.59, 556.74 and 319.75 is: 479.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.59 : 556.74 = 319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.59/556.74 = 319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.59x = 556.74 × 319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.59x = 178,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,017.62/371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.07

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