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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.77, 511.84 and 288.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.77, 511.84 and 288.47 is: 397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.77 : 511.84 = 288.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.77/511.84 = 288.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.77x = 511.84 × 288.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.77x = 147,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,650.48/371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.16

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