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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.45, 513.77 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.45, 513.77 and 279.24 is: 385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.45 : 513.77 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.45/513.77 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.45x = 513.77 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.45x = 143,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,465.13/372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.19

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