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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.78, 559.72 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.78, 559.72 and 312.76 is: 468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 559.72 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/559.72 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 559.72 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 175,058.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,058.03/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.35

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