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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.77, 512.67 and 319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.77, 512.67 and 319.51 is: 440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.77 : 512.67 = 319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.77/512.67 = 319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.77x = 512.67 × 319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.77x = 163,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,803.19/371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.60

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