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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.65, 560.49 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.65, 560.49 and 312.60 is: 468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.65 : 560.49 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.65/560.49 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.65x = 560.49 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.65x = 175,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,209.17/373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.91

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