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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.28, 514.14 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.28, 514.14 and 331.56 is: 457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.28 : 514.14 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.28/514.14 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.28x = 514.14 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.28x = 170,468.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,468.26/372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.90

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