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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.35, 516.64 and 280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.35, 516.64 and 280.93 is: 387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.35 : 516.64 = 280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.35/516.64 = 280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.35x = 516.64 × 280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.35x = 145,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,140.30/374.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.71

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