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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.13, 512.46 and 288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.13, 512.46 and 288.15 is: 397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.13 : 512.46 = 288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.13/512.46 = 288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.13x = 512.46 × 288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.13x = 147,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,665.35/371.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.88

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