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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.48, 514.26 and 289.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.48, 514.26 and 289.45 is: 399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.48 : 514.26 = 289.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.48/514.26 = 289.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.48x = 514.26 × 289.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.48x = 148,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,852.56/372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.63

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