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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.91, 512.09 and 319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.91, 512.09 and 319.46 is: 439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.91 : 512.09 = 319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.91/512.09 = 319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.91x = 512.09 × 319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.91x = 163,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,592.27/371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.87

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