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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 512.82 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 512.82 and 283.26 is: 390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 512.82 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/512.82 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 512.82 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 145,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,261.39/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.74

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