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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 513.12 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 513.12 and 278.40 is: 384.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 513.12 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/513.12 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 513.12 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 142,852.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,852.61/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.18

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