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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 519.76 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 519.76 and 310.56 is: 429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 519.76 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/519.76 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 519.76 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 161,414.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,414.07/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.10

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