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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.46, 511.38 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.46, 511.38 and 315.18 is: 433.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.46 : 511.38 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.46/511.38 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.46x = 511.38 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.46x = 161,176.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,176.75/371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.90

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