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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.92, 512.28 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.92, 512.28 and 289.02 is: 398.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.92 : 512.28 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.92/512.28 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.92x = 512.28 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.92x = 148,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,059.17/371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.09

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