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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.79, 517.82 and 312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.79, 517.82 and 312.42 is: 431.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.79 : 517.82 = 312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.79/517.82 = 312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.79x = 517.82 × 312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.79x = 161,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,777.32/374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.65

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