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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 518.22 and 310.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 518.22 and 310.15 is: 426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 518.22 = 310.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/518.22 = 310.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 518.22 × 310.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 160,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,725.93/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.96

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