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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 518.12 and 282.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 518.12 and 282.53 is: 390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 518.12 = 282.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/518.12 = 282.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 518.12 × 282.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 146,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,384.44/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.28

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