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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.16, 516.45 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.16, 516.45 and 281.22 is: 388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.16 : 516.45 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.16/516.45 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.16x = 516.45 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.16x = 145,236.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,236.07/374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.17

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