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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 514.37 and 331.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 514.37 and 331.57 is: 457.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 514.37 = 331.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/514.37 = 331.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 514.37 × 331.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 170,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,549.66/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.75

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