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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.30, 513.02 and 272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.30, 513.02 and 272.38 is: 375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.30 : 513.02 = 272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.30/513.02 = 272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.30x = 513.02 × 272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.30x = 139,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,736.39/372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.33

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