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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 516.16 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 516.16 and 290.80 is: 401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 516.16 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/516.16 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 516.16 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 150,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,099.33/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.42

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