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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 560.92 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 560.92 and 316.96 is: 477.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 560.92 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/560.92 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 560.92 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 177,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,789.20/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.11

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