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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.08, 511.81 and 312.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.08, 511.81 and 312.38 is: 430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.08 : 511.81 = 312.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.08/511.81 = 312.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.08x = 511.81 × 312.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.08x = 159,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,877.93/371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.85

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