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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 519.20 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 519.20 and 311.52 is: 429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 519.20 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/519.20 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 519.20 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 161,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,741.18/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.25

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