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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.13, 513.03 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.13, 513.03 and 316.74 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.13 : 513.03 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.13/513.03 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.13x = 513.03 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.13x = 162,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,500.23/372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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