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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.91, 511.31 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.91, 511.31 and 318.20 is: 438.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.91 : 511.31 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.91/511.31 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.91x = 511.31 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.91x = 162,697.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,697.25/370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.64

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