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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 512.58 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 512.58 and 288.36 is: 398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 512.58 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/512.58 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 512.58 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 147,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,807.57/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.36

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