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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 511.32 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 511.32 and 293.16 is: 404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 511.32 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/511.32 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 511.32 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 149,898.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,898.57/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.13

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