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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.97, 515.46 and 289.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.97, 515.46 and 289.99 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.97 : 515.46 = 289.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.97/515.46 = 289.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.97x = 515.46 × 289.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.97x = 149,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,478.25/372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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