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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 519.26 and 310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 519.26 and 310.55 is: 428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 519.26 = 310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/519.26 = 310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 519.26 × 310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 161,252.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,252.04/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.02

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