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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 513.71 and 346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 513.71 and 346.34 is: 477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 513.71 = 346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/513.71 = 346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 513.71 × 346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 177,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,914.02/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.09

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