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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.39, 514.35 and 290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.39, 514.35 and 290.49 is: 401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.39 : 514.35 = 290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.39/514.35 = 290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.39x = 514.35 × 290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.39x = 149,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,413.53/372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.23

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