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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 560.34 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 560.34 and 313.14 is: 470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 560.34 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/560.34 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 560.34 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 175,464.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,464.87/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.09

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