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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.06, 512.46 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.06, 512.46 and 306.72 is: 422.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.06 : 512.46 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.06/512.46 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.06x = 512.46 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.06x = 157,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,181.73/372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.46

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