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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 517.62 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 517.62 and 282.28 is: 389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 517.62 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/517.62 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 517.62 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 146,113.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,113.77/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.30

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