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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.55, 517.86 and 316.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.55, 517.86 and 316.49 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.55 : 517.86 = 316.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.55/517.86 = 316.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.55x = 517.86 × 316.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.55x = 163,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,897.84/375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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