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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 512.53 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 512.53 and 316.62 is: 436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 512.53 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/512.53 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 512.53 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 162,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,276.46/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.58

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