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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.73, 514.44 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.73, 514.44 and 232.93 is: 321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.73 : 514.44 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.73/514.44 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.73x = 514.44 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.73x = 119,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,828.51/372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.49

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