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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 511.64 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 511.64 and 281.13 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 511.64 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/511.64 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 511.64 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 143,835.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,835.95/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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