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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.81, 519 and 311.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.81, 519 and 311.01 is: 429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.81 : 519 = 311.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.81/519 = 311.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.81x = 519 × 311.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.81x = 161,414.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,414.19/375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.51

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