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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 512.94 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 512.94 and 316.86 is: 437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 512.94 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/512.94 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 512.94 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 162,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,530.17/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.47

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