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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.28, 514.01 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.28, 514.01 and 279.24 is: 385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.28 : 514.01 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.28/514.01 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.28x = 514.01 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.28x = 143,532.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,532.15/372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.55

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