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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 514.17 and 279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 514.17 and 279.86 is: 386.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 514.17 = 279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/514.17 = 279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 514.17 × 279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 143,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,893.05/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.00

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