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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 511.92 and 292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 511.92 and 292.34 is: 403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 511.92 = 292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/511.92 = 292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 511.92 × 292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 149,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,654.69/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.34

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