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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 520.80 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 520.80 and 312.16 is: 430.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 520.80 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/520.80 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 520.80 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 162,572.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,572.93/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.54

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