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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 513.81 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 513.81 and 302.94 is: 417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 513.81 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/513.81 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 513.81 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 155,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,653.60/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.75

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