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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.53, 513.77 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.53, 513.77 and 232.49 is: 320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.53 : 513.77 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.53/513.77 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.53x = 513.77 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.53x = 119,446.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,446.51/372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.63

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