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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 510.90 and 318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 510.90 and 318.30 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 510.90 = 318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/510.90 = 318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 510.90 × 318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 162,619.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,619.47/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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