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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 514.62 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 514.62 and 310.62 is: 428.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 514.62 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/514.62 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 514.62 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 159,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,851.26/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.81

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