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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.35, 513.65 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.35, 513.65 and 302.49 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.35 : 513.65 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.35/513.65 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.35x = 513.65 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.35x = 155,373.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,373.99/372.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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