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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.64, 517.58 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.64, 517.58 and 319.96 is: 442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.64 : 517.58 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.64/517.58 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.64x = 517.58 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.64x = 165,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,604.90/374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.04

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