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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.69, 520.38 and 311.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.69, 520.38 and 311.17 is: 429.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.69 : 520.38 = 311.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.69/520.38 = 311.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.69x = 520.38 × 311.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.69x = 161,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,926.64/376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.87

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