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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.64, 556.65 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.64, 556.65 and 310.35 is: 464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.64 : 556.65 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.64/556.65 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.64x = 556.65 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.64x = 172,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,756.33/371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.85

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