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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 512.10 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 512.10 and 284.16 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 512.10 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/512.10 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 512.10 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 145,518.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,518.34/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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