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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 511.38 and 315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 511.38 and 315.47 is: 434.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 511.38 = 315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/511.38 = 315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 511.38 × 315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 161,325.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,325.05/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.91

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