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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.07, 513.36 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.07, 513.36 and 279.12 is: 385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.07 : 513.36 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.07/513.36 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.07x = 513.36 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.07x = 143,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,289.04/372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.11

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