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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.20, 512.16 and 312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.20, 512.16 and 312.42 is: 431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.20 : 512.16 = 312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.20/512.16 = 312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.20x = 512.16 × 312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.20x = 160,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,009.03/371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.06

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