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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.77, 560.55 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.77, 560.55 and 312.46 is: 468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.77 : 560.55 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.77/560.55 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.77x = 560.55 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.77x = 175,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,149.45/373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.60

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