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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 514.98 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 514.98 and 285.64 is: 394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 514.98 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/514.98 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 514.98 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 147,098.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,098.89/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.28

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