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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 516.02 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 516.02 and 286.64 is: 395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 516.02 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/516.02 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 516.02 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 147,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,911.97/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.36

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