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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.47, 519.21 and 317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.47, 519.21 and 317.75 is: 438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.47 : 519.21 = 317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.47/519.21 = 317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.47x = 519.21 × 317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.47x = 164,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,976.38/376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.22

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