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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 516.06 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 516.06 and 287.04 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 516.06 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/516.06 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 516.06 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 148,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,129.86/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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