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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 510.90 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 510.90 and 317.84 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 510.90 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/510.90 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 510.90 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 162,384.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,384.46/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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