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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.18, 513.72 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.18, 513.72 and 302.04 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.18 : 513.72 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.18/513.72 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.18x = 513.72 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.18x = 155,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,163.99/372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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