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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.23, 511.90 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.23, 511.90 and 277.83 is: 383.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.23 : 511.90 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.23/511.90 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.23x = 511.90 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.23x = 142,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,220.48/371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.11

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