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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 512.37 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 512.37 and 283.02 is: 390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 512.37 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/512.37 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 512.37 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 145,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,010.96/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.26

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