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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.73, 515.81 and 311.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.73, 515.81 and 311.47 is: 429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.73 : 515.81 = 311.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.73/515.81 = 311.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.73x = 515.81 × 311.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.73x = 160,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,658.83/373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.88

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