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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.51, 512.60 and 282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.51, 512.60 and 282.97 is: 390.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.51 : 512.60 = 282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.51/512.60 = 282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.51x = 512.60 × 282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.51x = 145,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,050.42/371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.43

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