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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.73, 513.02 and 278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.73, 513.02 and 278.31 is: 384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.73 : 513.02 = 278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.73/513.02 = 278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.73x = 513.02 × 278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.73x = 142,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,777.20/371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.09

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