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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.01, 513.30 and 337.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.01, 513.30 and 337.99 is: 466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.01 : 513.30 = 337.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.01/513.30 = 337.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.01x = 513.30 × 337.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.01x = 173,490.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,490.27/372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.36

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