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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 511.92 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 511.92 and 284.32 is: 391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 511.92 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/511.92 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 511.92 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 145,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,549.09/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.26

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