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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.62, 513.68 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.62, 513.68 and 313.18 is: 431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.62 : 513.68 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.62/513.68 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.62x = 513.68 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.62x = 160,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,871.45/372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.73

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