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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.96, 516.38 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.96, 516.38 and 291.92 is: 402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.96 : 516.38 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.96/516.38 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.96x = 516.38 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.96x = 150,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,741.65/374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.02

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