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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 519.12 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 519.12 and 314.28 is: 432.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 519.12 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/519.12 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 519.12 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 163,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,149.03/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.57

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