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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.06, 513.98 and 293.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.06, 513.98 and 293.89 is: 406.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.06 : 513.98 = 293.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.06/513.98 = 293.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.06x = 513.98 × 293.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.06x = 151,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,053.58/372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.00

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