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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 512 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 512 and 283.84 is: 391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 512 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/512 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 512 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 145,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,326.08/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.42

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