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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.22, 516.11 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.22, 516.11 and 315.50 is: 435.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.22 : 516.11 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.22/516.11 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.22x = 516.11 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.22x = 162,828.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,828.55/374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.11

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