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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.34, 512.76 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.34, 512.76 and 337.51 is: 464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.34 : 512.76 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.34/512.76 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.34x = 512.76 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.34x = 173,061.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,061.63/372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.79

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