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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 513.72 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 513.72 and 316.80 is: 436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 513.72 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/513.72 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 513.72 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 162,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,746.50/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.58

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