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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.06, 519.76 and 283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.06, 519.76 and 283.91 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.06 : 519.76 = 283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.06/519.76 = 283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.06x = 519.76 × 283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.06x = 147,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,565.06/377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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