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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 514.44 and 359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 514.44 and 359.18 is: 496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 514.44 = 359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/514.44 = 359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 514.44 × 359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 184,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,774.38/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.28

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