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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.18, 513 and 284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.18, 513 and 284.70 is: 392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.18 : 513 = 284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.18/513 = 284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.18x = 513 × 284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.18x = 146,051.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,051.10/372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.42

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