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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 510.88 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 510.88 and 288 is: 397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 510.88 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/510.88 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 510.88 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 147,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,133.44/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.83

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