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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 513.54 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 513.54 and 350.40 is: 483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 513.54 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/513.54 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 513.54 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 179,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,944.42/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.72

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