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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.23, 518.18 and 310.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.23, 518.18 and 310.71 is: 427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.23 : 518.18 = 310.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.23/518.18 = 310.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.23x = 518.18 × 310.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.23x = 161,002.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,002.15/376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.94

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