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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.28, 514.12 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.28, 514.12 and 331.54 is: 457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.28 : 514.12 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.28/514.12 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.28x = 514.12 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.28x = 170,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,451.34/372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.86

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