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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 513.95 and 310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 513.95 and 310.55 is: 427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 513.95 = 310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/513.95 = 310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 513.95 × 310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 159,603.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,603.05/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.42

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