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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 511.22 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 511.22 and 281.97 is: 389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 511.22 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/511.22 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 511.22 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 144,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,149.41/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.06

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