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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 514.50 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 514.50 and 289.92 is: 399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 514.50 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/514.50 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 514.50 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 149,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,163.84/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.82

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