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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 512.32 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 512.32 and 312.96 is: 431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 512.32 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/512.32 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 512.32 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 160,335.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,335.67/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.85

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