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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 513.59 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 513.59 and 279.30 is: 385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 513.59 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/513.59 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 513.59 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 143,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,444.29/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.35

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