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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 514.08 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 514.08 and 303.36 is: 418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 514.08 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/514.08 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 514.08 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 155,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,951.31/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.68

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