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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.49, 513.93 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.49, 513.93 and 232.54 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.49 : 513.93 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.49/513.93 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.49x = 513.93 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.49x = 119,509.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,509.28/372.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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