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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.40, 514.80 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.40, 514.80 and 318 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.40 : 514.80 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.40/514.80 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.40x = 514.80 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.40x = 163,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,706.40/373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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