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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.06, 513.93 and 285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.06, 513.93 and 285.18 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.06 : 513.93 = 285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.06/513.93 = 285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.06x = 513.93 × 285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.06x = 146,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,562.56/372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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