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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 511.26 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 511.26 and 282.84 is: 389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 511.26 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/511.26 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 511.26 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 144,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,604.78/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.60

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