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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 558.46 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.36, 558.46 and 319.88 is: 477.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.36 : 558.46 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.36/558.46 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.36x = 558.46 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.36x = 178,640.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,640.18/374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.19

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