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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 515.01 and 291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.13, 515.01 and 291.09 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.13 : 515.01 = 291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.13/515.01 = 291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.13x = 515.01 × 291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.13x = 149,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,914.26/374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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