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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 516.20 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 516.20 and 318.96 is: 440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 516.20 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/516.20 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 516.20 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 164,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,647.15/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.66

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