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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.20, 517.68 and 316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.20, 517.68 and 316.42 is: 436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.20 : 517.68 = 316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.20/517.68 = 316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.20x = 517.68 × 316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.20x = 163,804.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,804.31/375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.58

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