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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 513.95 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 513.95 and 357.03 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 513.95 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/513.95 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 513.95 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 183,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,493.78/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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