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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 513.42 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 513.42 and 316.94 is: 437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 513.42 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/513.42 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 513.42 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 162,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,723.33/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.40

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