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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.61, 514.09 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.61, 514.09 and 289.58 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.61 : 514.09 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.61/514.09 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.61x = 514.09 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.61x = 148,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,867.97/372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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