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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.52, 513.48 and 310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.52, 513.48 and 310.24 is: 427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.52 : 513.48 = 310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.52/513.48 = 310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.52x = 513.48 × 310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.52x = 159,302.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,302.04/372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.63

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