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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.79, 518.25 and 310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.79, 518.25 and 310.18 is: 427.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.79 : 518.25 = 310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.79/518.25 = 310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.79x = 518.25 × 310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.79x = 160,750.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,750.79/375.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.77

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