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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.04, 515.44 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.04, 515.44 and 286.16 is: 395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.04 : 515.44 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.04/515.44 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.04x = 515.44 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.04x = 147,498.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,498.31/373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.40

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