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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 513.03 and 340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 513.03 and 340.30 is: 468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 513.03 = 340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/513.03 = 340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 513.03 × 340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 174,584.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,584.11/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.43

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