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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 556.54 and 311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 556.54 and 311.12 is: 465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 556.54 = 311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/556.54 = 311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 556.54 × 311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 173,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,150.72/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.61

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