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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.08, 511.65 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.08, 511.65 and 314.96 is: 434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.08 : 511.65 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.08/511.65 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.08x = 511.65 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.08x = 161,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,146.73/371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.26

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