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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.02, 512.18 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.02, 512.18 and 292.16 is: 403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.02 : 512.18 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.02/512.18 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.02x = 512.18 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.02x = 149,638.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,638.51/371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.32

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