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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.62, 512.24 and 292.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.62, 512.24 and 292.81 is: 403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.62 : 512.24 = 292.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.62/512.24 = 292.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.62x = 512.24 × 292.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.62x = 149,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,987.76/371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.61

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