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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 512.94 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 512.94 and 288.72 is: 398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 512.94 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/512.94 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 512.94 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 148,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,096.04/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.36

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