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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.27, 514.13 and 331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.27, 514.13 and 331.55 is: 457.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.27 : 514.13 = 331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.27/514.13 = 331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.27x = 514.13 × 331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.27x = 170,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,459.80/372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.89

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