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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.80, 558.32 and 319.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.80, 558.32 and 319.13 is: 476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.80 : 558.32 = 319.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.80/558.32 = 319.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.80x = 558.32 × 319.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.80x = 178,174.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,174.67/373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.66

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