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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.34, 513.48 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.34, 513.48 and 331.30 is: 456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.34 : 513.48 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.34/513.48 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.34x = 513.48 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.34x = 170,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,115.92/372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.88

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