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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.54, 560.31 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.54, 560.31 and 308.28 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.54 : 560.31 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.54/560.31 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.54x = 560.31 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.54x = 172,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,732.60/373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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