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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.88, 517.35 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.88, 517.35 and 312.60 is: 431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.88 : 517.35 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.88/517.35 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.88x = 517.35 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.88x = 161,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,723.61/374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.40

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