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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.74, 559.72 and 312.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.74, 559.72 and 312.34 is: 469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.74 : 559.72 = 312.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.74/559.72 = 312.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.74x = 559.72 × 312.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.74x = 174,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,822.94/372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.02

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