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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 517.28 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 517.28 and 310.96 is: 427.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 517.28 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/517.28 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 517.28 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 160,853.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,853.39/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.12

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