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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.95, 514.89 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.95, 514.89 and 318.60 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.95 : 514.89 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.95/514.89 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.95x = 514.89 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.95x = 164,043.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,043.95/373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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