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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.33, 572.01 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.33, 572.01 and 372.30 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.33 : 572.01 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.33/572.01 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.33x = 572.01 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.33x = 212,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,959.32/414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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