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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 516.17 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 516.17 and 311.72 is: 430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 516.17 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/516.17 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 516.17 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 160,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,898.71/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.58

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