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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 513.65 and 293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 513.65 and 293.83 is: 405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 513.65 = 293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/513.65 = 293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 513.65 × 293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 150,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,925.78/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.02

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