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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.31, 514.32 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.31, 514.32 and 294.14 is: 406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.31 : 514.32 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.31/514.32 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.31x = 514.32 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.31x = 151,283.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,283.37/372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.34

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