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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 559.80 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 559.80 and 312.40 is: 468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 559.80 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/559.80 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 559.80 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 174,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,881.52/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.10

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