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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 559.73 and 315.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 559.73 and 315.17 is: 472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 559.73 = 315.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/559.73 = 315.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 559.73 × 315.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 176,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,410.10/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.85

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