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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.38, 512.52 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.38, 512.52 and 277.96 is: 383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.38 : 512.52 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.38/512.52 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.38x = 512.52 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.38x = 142,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,460.06/371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.60

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