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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.45, 516.86 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.45, 516.86 and 282.03 is: 388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.45 : 516.86 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.45/516.86 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.45x = 516.86 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.45x = 145,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,770.03/375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.25

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