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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 512.40 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 512.40 and 283.32 is: 391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 512.40 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/512.40 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 512.40 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 145,173.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,173.17/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.51

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