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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.96, 512.25 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.96, 512.25 and 288.92 is: 397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.96 : 512.25 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.96/512.25 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.96x = 512.25 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.96x = 147,999.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,999.27/371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.89

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