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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.28, 559.06 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.28, 559.06 and 310.52 is: 466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.28 : 559.06 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.28/559.06 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.28x = 559.06 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.28x = 173,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,599.31/372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.31

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