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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.07, 516.34 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.07, 516.34 and 281.66 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.07 : 516.34 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.07/516.34 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.07x = 516.34 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.07x = 145,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,432.32/375.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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