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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 515.02 and 280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 515.02 and 280.12 is: 386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 515.02 = 280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/515.02 = 280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 515.02 × 280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 144,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,267.40/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.24

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