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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 513.60 and 353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 513.60 and 353.54 is: 487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 513.60 = 353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/513.60 = 353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 513.60 × 353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 181,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,578.14/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.17

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