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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 514.38 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 514.38 and 289.52 is: 399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 514.38 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/514.38 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 514.38 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 148,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,923.30/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.69

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