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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.62, 560.15 and 311.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.62, 560.15 and 311.87 is: 468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.62 : 560.15 = 311.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.62/560.15 = 311.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.62x = 560.15 × 311.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.62x = 174,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,693.98/372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.83

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