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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.48, 512.88 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.48, 512.88 and 288.45 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.48 : 512.88 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.48/512.88 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.48x = 512.88 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.48x = 147,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,940.24/371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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