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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 512 and 318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 512 and 318.98 is: 439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 512 = 318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/512 = 318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 512 × 318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 163,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,317.76/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.22

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