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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 515.04 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 515.04 and 291.02 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 515.04 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/515.04 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 515.04 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 149,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,886.94/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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