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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.53, 514.27 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.53, 514.27 and 232.72 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.53 : 514.27 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.53/514.27 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.53x = 514.27 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.53x = 119,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,683.47/372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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