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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.62, 515.37 and 294.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.62, 515.37 and 294.71 is: 407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.62 : 515.37 = 294.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.62/515.37 = 294.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.62x = 515.37 × 294.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.62x = 151,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,885.15/372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.61

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