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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.72, 516 and 286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.72, 516 and 286.96 is: 396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.72 : 516 = 286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.72/516 = 286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.72x = 516 × 286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.72x = 148,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,071.36/373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.21

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