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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 519.53 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 519.53 and 314.40 is: 434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 519.53 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/519.53 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 519.53 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 163,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,340.23/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.14

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