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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 513.49 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 513.49 and 279.30 is: 384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 513.49 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/513.49 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 513.49 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 143,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,416.62/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.80

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