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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 520.11 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 520.11 and 318.16 is: 438.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 520.11 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/520.11 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 520.11 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 165,476.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,476.90/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.99

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