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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.54, 513.54 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.54, 513.54 and 313.50 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.54 : 513.54 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.54/513.54 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.54x = 513.54 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.54x = 160,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,994.79/372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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