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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.88, 562.08 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.88, 562.08 and 310.08 is: 464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.88 : 562.08 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.88/562.08 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.88x = 562.08 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.88x = 174,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,289.77/374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.92

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