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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.86, 518.46 and 277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.86, 518.46 and 277.86 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.86 : 518.46 = 277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.86/518.46 = 277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.86x = 518.46 × 277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.86x = 144,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,059.30/375.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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