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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.98, 520.74 and 312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.98, 520.74 and 312.28 is: 431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.98 : 520.74 = 312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.98/520.74 = 312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.98x = 520.74 × 312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.98x = 162,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,616.69/376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.37

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