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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 513.46 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 513.46 and 313.44 is: 431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 513.46 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/513.46 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 513.46 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 160,938.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,938.90/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.93

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