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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.72, 514.32 and 313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.72, 514.32 and 313.40 is: 433.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.72 : 514.32 = 313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.72/514.32 = 313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.72x = 514.32 × 313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.72x = 161,187.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,187.89/371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.63

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