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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.30, 514.28 and 286.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.30, 514.28 and 286.05 is: 395.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.30 : 514.28 = 286.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.30/514.28 = 286.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.30x = 514.28 × 286.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.30x = 147,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,108.36/372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.13

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