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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.61, 517 and 319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.61, 517 and 319.33 is: 440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.61 : 517 = 319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.61/517 = 319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.61x = 517 × 319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.61x = 165,093.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,093.61/374.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.71

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