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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.50, 559.50 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.50, 559.50 and 312.44 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.50 : 559.50 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.50/559.50 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.50x = 559.50 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.50x = 174,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,810.18/373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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