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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 557.70 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 557.70 and 311.52 is: 466.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 557.70 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/557.70 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 557.70 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 173,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,734.70/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.58

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