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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 514.89 and 284.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 514.89 and 284.41 is: 392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 514.89 = 284.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/514.89 = 284.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 514.89 × 284.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 146,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,437.29/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.51

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