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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.85, 511.94 and 282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.85, 511.94 and 282.35 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.85 : 511.94 = 282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.85/511.94 = 282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.85x = 511.94 × 282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.85x = 144,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,542.29/370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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