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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.53, 513.44 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.53, 513.44 and 298.72 is: 411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.53 : 513.44 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.53/513.44 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.53x = 513.44 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.53x = 153,375.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,375.07/372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.71

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