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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 517.80 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 517.80 and 310.04 is: 427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 517.80 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/517.80 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 517.80 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 160,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,538.71/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.37

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