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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 513.97 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 513.97 and 289.59 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 513.97 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/513.97 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 513.97 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 148,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,840.57/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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