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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.20, 514.76 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.20, 514.76 and 339.39 is: 469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.20 : 514.76 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.20/514.76 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.20x = 514.76 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.20x = 174,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,702.70/372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.38

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