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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.07, 519.79 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.07, 519.79 and 283.83 is: 391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.07 : 519.79 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.07/519.79 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.07x = 519.79 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.07x = 147,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,532.00/377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.26

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