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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.28, 516.69 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.28, 516.69 and 287.34 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.28 : 516.69 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.28/516.69 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.28x = 516.69 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.28x = 148,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,465.70/374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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