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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 514.08 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 514.08 and 279.12 is: 385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 514.08 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/514.08 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 514.08 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 143,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,490.01/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.23

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