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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 557.10 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 557.10 and 314.28 is: 470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 557.10 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/557.10 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 557.10 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 175,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,085.39/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.13

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