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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.87, 514.76 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.87, 514.76 and 318.20 is: 439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.87 : 514.76 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.87/514.76 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.87x = 514.76 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.87x = 163,792.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,792.47/372.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.27

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