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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.07, 516.04 and 286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.07, 516.04 and 286.59 is: 395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.07 : 516.04 = 286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.07/516.04 = 286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.07x = 516.04 × 286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.07x = 147,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,891.90/374.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.36

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