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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.15, 558.24 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.15, 558.24 and 311.10 is: 466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.15 : 558.24 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.15/558.24 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.15x = 558.24 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.15x = 173,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,668.46/372.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.66

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