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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.08, 516.90 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.08, 516.90 and 291.40 is: 402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.08 : 516.90 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.08/516.90 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.08x = 516.90 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.08x = 150,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,624.66/374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.65

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