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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 517.80 and 316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 517.80 and 316.02 is: 436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 517.80 = 316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/517.80 = 316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 517.80 × 316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 163,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,635.16/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.06

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