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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.54, 518.26 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.54, 518.26 and 313.27 is: 432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.54 : 518.26 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.54/518.26 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.54x = 518.26 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.54x = 162,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,355.31/375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.32

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