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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.57, 517.73 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.57, 517.73 and 282.32 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.57 : 517.73 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.57/517.73 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.57x = 517.73 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.57x = 146,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,165.53/375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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