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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.18, 515.22 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.18, 515.22 and 290.14 is: 400.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.18 : 515.22 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.18/515.22 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.18x = 515.22 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.18x = 149,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,485.93/373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.57

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