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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 555.48 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 555.48 and 317.88 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 555.48 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/555.48 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 555.48 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 176,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,575.98/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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