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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.91, 514.39 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.91, 514.39 and 294.11 is: 405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.91 : 514.39 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.91/514.39 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.91x = 514.39 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.91x = 151,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,287.24/372.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.69

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