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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 526.62 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 526.62 and 372.50 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 526.62 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/526.62 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 526.62 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 196,165.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,165.87/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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