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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 513.83 and 272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 513.83 and 272.77 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 513.83 = 272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/513.83 = 272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 513.83 × 272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 140,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,157.41/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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