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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 514.26 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 514.26 and 290.04 is: 400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 514.26 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/514.26 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 514.26 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 149,155.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,155.97/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.31

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