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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.72, 512.42 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.72, 512.42 and 292.88 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.72 : 512.42 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.72/512.42 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.72x = 512.42 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.72x = 150,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,077.57/371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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