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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.77, 514.32 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.77, 514.32 and 284.22 is: 392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.77 : 514.32 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.77/514.32 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.77x = 514.32 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.77x = 146,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,180.03/372.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.15

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