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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 512.22 and 292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 512.22 and 292.45 is: 404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 512.22 = 292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/512.22 = 292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 512.22 × 292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 149,798.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,798.74/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.47

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