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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 514.20 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 514.20 and 330.96 is: 457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 514.20 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/514.20 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 514.20 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 170,179.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,179.63/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.03

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