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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 511.50 and 288.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 511.50 and 288.22 is: 396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 511.50 = 288.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/511.50 = 288.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 511.50 × 288.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 147,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,424.53/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.81

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