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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 513.89 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 513.89 and 232.76 is: 320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 513.89 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/513.89 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 513.89 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 119,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,610.48/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.99

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