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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 513.06 and 319.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 513.06 and 319.74 is: 440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 513.06 = 319.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/513.06 = 319.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 513.06 × 319.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 164,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,045.80/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.30

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