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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 518.56 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 518.56 and 310.05 is: 427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 518.56 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/518.56 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 518.56 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 160,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,779.53/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.33

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