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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.76, 513.22 and 307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.76, 513.22 and 307.16 is: 422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.76 : 513.22 = 307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.76/513.22 = 307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.76x = 513.22 × 307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.76x = 157,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,640.66/372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.90

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