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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.17, 513.33 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.17, 513.33 and 298.46 is: 411.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.17 : 513.33 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.17/513.33 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.17x = 513.33 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.17x = 153,208.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,208.47/372.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.66

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