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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.38, 512.55 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.38, 512.55 and 316.36 is: 436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.38 : 512.55 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.38/512.55 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.38x = 512.55 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.38x = 162,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,150.32/371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.62

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