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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 516.35 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 516.35 and 290.79 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 516.35 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/516.35 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 516.35 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 150,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,150.14/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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