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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.93, 519.17 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.93, 519.17 and 316.90 is: 437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.93 : 519.17 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.93/519.17 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.93x = 519.17 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.93x = 164,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,524.97/375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.65

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