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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.09, 513.03 and 288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.09, 513.03 and 288.87 is: 398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.09 : 513.03 = 288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.09/513.03 = 288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.09x = 513.03 × 288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.09x = 148,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,198.14/372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.28

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