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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.93, 514.20 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.93, 514.20 and 302.76 is: 417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.93 : 514.20 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.93/514.20 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.93x = 514.20 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.93x = 155,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,679.19/372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.45

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