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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 513.79 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 513.79 and 284.29 is: 392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 513.79 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/513.79 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 513.79 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 146,065.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,065.36/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.04

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