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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.41, 563.52 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.41, 563.52 and 310.80 is: 465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.41 : 563.52 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.41/563.52 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.41x = 563.52 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.41x = 175,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,142.02/376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.30

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