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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.70, 560.55 and 314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.70, 560.55 and 314.30 is: 471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.70 : 560.55 = 314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.70/560.55 = 314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.70x = 560.55 × 314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.70x = 176,180.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,180.87/373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.45

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