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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 511.40 and 319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 511.40 and 319.36 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 511.40 = 319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/511.40 = 319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 511.40 × 319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 163,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,320.70/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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