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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.23, 514.18 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.23, 514.18 and 290.28 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.23 : 514.18 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.23/514.18 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.23x = 514.18 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.23x = 149,256.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,256.17/372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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