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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.02, 541.92 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.02, 541.92 and 372.50 is: 513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.02 : 541.92 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.02/541.92 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.02x = 541.92 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.02x = 201,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,865.20/393.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.63

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