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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.93, 517.59 and 290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.93, 517.59 and 290.72 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.93 : 517.59 = 290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.93/517.59 = 290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.93x = 517.59 × 290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.93x = 150,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,473.76/374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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