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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.06, 512.19 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.06, 512.19 and 302.13 is: 415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.06 : 512.19 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.06/512.19 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.06x = 512.19 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.06x = 154,747.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,747.96/372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.92

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