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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 518.94 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 518.94 and 310.68 is: 428.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 518.94 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/518.94 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 518.94 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 161,224.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,224.28/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.46

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