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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.67, 513.59 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.67, 513.59 and 279.18 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.67 : 513.59 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.67/513.59 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.67x = 513.59 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.67x = 143,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,384.59/372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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