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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.16, 512.96 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.16, 512.96 and 294.40 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.16 : 512.96 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.16/512.96 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.16x = 512.96 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.16x = 151,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,015.42/372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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