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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.45, 514.02 and 279.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.45, 514.02 and 279.03 is: 385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.45 : 514.02 = 279.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.45/514.02 = 279.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.45x = 514.02 × 279.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.45x = 143,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,429.36/372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.09

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