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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.44, 514.88 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.44, 514.88 and 318.08 is: 438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.44 : 514.88 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.44/514.88 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.44x = 514.88 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.44x = 163,773.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,773.03/373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.55

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