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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.81, 514.76 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.81, 514.76 and 284.45 is: 392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.81 : 514.76 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.81/514.76 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.81x = 514.76 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.81x = 146,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,419.49/372.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.75

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