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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 517.92 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 517.92 and 313.44 is: 432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 517.92 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/517.92 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 517.92 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 162,336.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,336.84/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.21

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