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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.12, 514.64 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.12, 514.64 and 285.64 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.12 : 514.64 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.12/514.64 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.12x = 514.64 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.12x = 147,001.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,001.77/373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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