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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.74, 513.88 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.74, 513.88 and 320.22 is: 441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.74 : 513.88 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.74/513.88 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.74x = 513.88 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.74x = 164,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,553.85/372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.48

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