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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 512.96 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 512.96 and 293.28 is: 404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 512.96 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/512.96 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 512.96 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 150,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,439.44/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.28

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