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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.19, 514.27 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.19, 514.27 and 314.18 is: 432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.19 : 514.27 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.19/514.27 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.19x = 514.27 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.19x = 161,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,574.22/373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.95

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