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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.11, 513.99 and 339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.11, 513.99 and 339.91 is: 469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.11 : 513.99 = 339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.11/513.99 = 339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.11x = 513.99 × 339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.11x = 174,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,710.34/372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.51

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