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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.50, 514 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.50, 514 and 274.28 is: 378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.50 : 514 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.50/514 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.50x = 514 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.50x = 140,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,979.92/372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.47

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