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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 512.36 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 512.36 and 277.83 is: 383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 512.36 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/512.36 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 512.36 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 142,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,348.98/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.43

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