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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 557.79 and 317.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 557.79 and 317.19 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 557.79 = 317.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/557.79 = 317.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 557.79 × 317.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 176,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,925.41/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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