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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.87, 560.17 and 319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.87, 560.17 and 319.51 is: 478.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.87 : 560.17 = 319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.87/560.17 = 319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.87x = 560.17 × 319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.87x = 178,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,979.92/373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.72

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