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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 515.02 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 515.02 and 284.72 is: 392.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 515.02 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/515.02 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 515.02 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 146,636.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,636.49/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.85

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