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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.33, 513 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.33, 513 and 352.50 is: 485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.33 : 513 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.33/513 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.33x = 513 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.33x = 180,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,832.50/372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.68

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