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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.46, 516.15 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.46, 516.15 and 281.04 is: 387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.46 : 516.15 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.46/516.15 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.46x = 516.15 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.46x = 145,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,058.80/374.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.38

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