Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.44, 511.44 and 283
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 371.44, 511.44 and 283 is: 389.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371.44 : 511.44 = 283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371.44/511.44 = 283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371.44x = 511.44 × 283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371.44x = 144,737.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,737.52/371.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389.67
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