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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 558.75 and 311.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 558.75 and 311.69 is: 467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 558.75 = 311.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/558.75 = 311.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 558.75 × 311.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 174,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,153.99/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.10

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