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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.79, 514.52 and 295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.79, 514.52 and 295.03 is: 407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.79 : 514.52 = 295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.79/514.52 = 295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.79x = 514.52 × 295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.79x = 151,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,798.84/372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.20

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