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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 558.15 and 311.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 558.15 and 311.35 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 558.15 = 311.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/558.15 = 311.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 558.15 × 311.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 173,780.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,780.00/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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