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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.48, 512.07 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.48, 512.07 and 316.19 is: 435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.48 : 512.07 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.48/512.07 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.48x = 512.07 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.48x = 161,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,908.85/371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.85

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