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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.39, 511.36 and 312.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.39, 511.36 and 312.61 is: 430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.39 : 511.36 = 312.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.39/511.36 = 312.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.39x = 511.36 × 312.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.39x = 159,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,856.91/371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.43

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