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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 512.08 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 512.08 and 283.76 is: 391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 512.08 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/512.08 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 512.08 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 145,307.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,307.82/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.37

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