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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.83, 514.80 and 318.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.83, 514.80 and 318.45 is: 438.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.83 : 514.80 = 318.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.83/514.80 = 318.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.83x = 514.80 × 318.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.83x = 163,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,938.06/373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.54

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