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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.92, 516.98 and 319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.92, 516.98 and 319.58 is: 440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.92 : 516.98 = 319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.92/516.98 = 319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.92x = 516.98 × 319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.92x = 165,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,216.47/374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.67

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