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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.65, 513.81 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.65, 513.81 and 302.48 is: 417.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.65 : 513.81 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.65/513.81 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.65x = 513.81 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.65x = 155,419.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,419.10/372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.07

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