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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 516.17 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 516.17 and 290.82 is: 401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 516.17 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/516.17 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 516.17 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 150,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,115.22/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.47

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