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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.31, 512.10 and 319.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.31, 512.10 and 319.35 is: 440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.31 : 512.10 = 319.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.31/512.10 = 319.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.31x = 512.10 × 319.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.31x = 163,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,539.14/371.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.44

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