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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.23, 513.72 and 278.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.23, 513.72 and 278.81 is: 384.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.23 : 513.72 = 278.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.23/513.72 = 278.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.23x = 513.72 × 278.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.23x = 143,230.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,230.27/372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.79

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