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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.84, 514.68 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.84, 514.68 and 290.16 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.84 : 514.68 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.84/514.68 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.84x = 514.68 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.84x = 149,339.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,339.55/372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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