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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.68, 563.86 and 310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.68, 563.86 and 310.20 is: 466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.68 : 563.86 = 310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.68/563.86 = 310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.68x = 563.86 × 310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.68x = 174,909.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,909.37/374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.82

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