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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.27, 511.21 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.27, 511.21 and 282.56 is: 390.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.27 : 511.21 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.27/511.21 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.27x = 511.21 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.27x = 144,449.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,449.61/370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.12

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