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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 556.38 and 311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 556.38 and 311.06 is: 465.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 556.38 = 311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/556.38 = 311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 556.38 × 311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 173,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,067.56/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.74

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