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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 512.51 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 512.51 and 277.94 is: 383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 512.51 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/512.51 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 512.51 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 142,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,443.08/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.58

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