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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.61, 515.62 and 318.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.61, 515.62 and 318.33 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.61 : 515.62 = 318.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.61/515.62 = 318.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.61x = 515.62 × 318.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.61x = 164,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,135.92/373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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