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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.20, 517.03 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.20, 517.03 and 316.19 is: 435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.20 : 517.03 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.20/517.03 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.20x = 517.03 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.20x = 163,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,475.55/375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.71

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