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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 514.14 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 514.14 and 289.40 is: 399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 514.14 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/514.14 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 514.14 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 148,792.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,792.12/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.89

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