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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.05, 514.31 and 314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.05, 514.31 and 314.73 is: 433.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.05 : 514.31 = 314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.05/514.31 = 314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.05x = 514.31 × 314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.05x = 161,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,867.21/373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.90

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