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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.51, 513.49 and 306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.51, 513.49 and 306.90 is: 423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.51 : 513.49 = 306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.51/513.49 = 306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.51x = 513.49 × 306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.51x = 157,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,590.08/372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.05

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