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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 516.75 and 280.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 516.75 and 280.98 is: 388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 516.75 = 280.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/516.75 = 280.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 516.75 × 280.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 145,196.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,196.42/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.31

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