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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.51, 514.13 and 310.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.51, 514.13 and 310.25 is: 428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.51 : 514.13 = 310.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.51/514.13 = 310.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.51x = 514.13 × 310.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.51x = 159,508.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,508.83/372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.20

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