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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.78, 518.22 and 317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.78, 518.22 and 317.46 is: 437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.78 : 518.22 = 317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.78/518.22 = 317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.78x = 518.22 × 317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.78x = 164,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,514.12/375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.79

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