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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.19, 511.92 and 278.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.19, 511.92 and 278.15 is: 383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.19 : 511.92 = 278.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.19/511.92 = 278.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.19x = 511.92 × 278.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.19x = 142,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,387.99/371.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.60

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