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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.35, 514.28 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.35, 514.28 and 350.75 is: 484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.35 : 514.28 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.35/514.28 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.35x = 514.28 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.35x = 180,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,381.96/372.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.44

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