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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 511.86 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 511.86 and 283.68 is: 391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 511.86 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/511.86 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 511.86 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 145,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,204.44/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.85

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