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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.16, 512.82 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.16, 512.82 and 284.49 is: 393.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.16 : 512.82 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.16/512.82 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.16x = 512.82 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.16x = 145,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,892.16/371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.07

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