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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.07, 519.09 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.07, 519.09 and 283.65 is: 390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.07 : 519.09 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.07/519.09 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.07x = 519.09 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.07x = 147,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,239.88/377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.48

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