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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 556.38 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 556.38 and 313.08 is: 468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 556.38 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/556.38 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 556.38 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 174,191.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,191.45/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.56

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