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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 513.06 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 513.06 and 322.52 is: 444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 513.06 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/513.06 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 513.06 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 165,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,472.11/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.72

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