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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.98, 513.34 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.98, 513.34 and 362.80 is: 499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.98 : 513.34 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.98/513.34 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.98x = 513.34 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.98x = 186,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,239.75/372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.33

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