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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.70, 523.08 and 312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.70, 523.08 and 312.87 is: 431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.70 : 523.08 = 312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.70/523.08 = 312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.70x = 523.08 × 312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.70x = 163,656.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,656.04/379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.02

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