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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 513.89 and 278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 513.89 and 278.94 is: 384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 513.89 = 278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/513.89 = 278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 513.89 × 278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 143,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,344.48/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.96

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