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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.26, 516.40 and 285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.26, 516.40 and 285.72 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.26 : 516.40 = 285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.26/516.40 = 285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.26x = 516.40 × 285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.26x = 147,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,545.81/374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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