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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 512.73 and 288.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 512.73 and 288.77 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 512.73 = 288.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/512.73 = 288.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 512.73 × 288.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 148,058.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,058.48/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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