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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 512.08 and 319.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 512.08 and 319.07 is: 439.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 512.08 = 319.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/512.08 = 319.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 512.08 × 319.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 163,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,389.37/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.57

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