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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.75, 520.06 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.75, 520.06 and 283.77 is: 391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.75 : 520.06 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.75/520.06 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.75x = 520.06 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.75x = 147,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,573.41/376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.70

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