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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 515.36 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 515.36 and 280.02 is: 386.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 515.36 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/515.36 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 515.36 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 144,311.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,311.11/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.93

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