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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 514.23 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 514.23 and 303.32 is: 418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 514.23 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/514.23 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 514.23 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 155,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,976.24/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.80

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