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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 558.45 and 311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 558.45 and 311.46 is: 466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 558.45 = 311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/558.45 = 311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 558.45 × 311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 173,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,934.84/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.29

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