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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.56, 515.52 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.56, 515.52 and 290.76 is: 401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.56 : 515.52 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.56/515.52 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.56x = 515.52 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.56x = 149,892.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,892.60/373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.25

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