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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.23, 512.34 and 277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.23, 512.34 and 277.81 is: 383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.23 : 512.34 = 277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.23/512.34 = 277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.23x = 512.34 × 277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.23x = 142,330.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,330.85/371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.41

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