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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.91, 514.49 and 317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.91, 514.49 and 317.09 is: 437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.91 : 514.49 = 317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.91/514.49 = 317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.91x = 514.49 × 317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.91x = 163,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,136.44/372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.47

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