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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 516.66 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.36, 516.66 and 287.24 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.36 : 516.66 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.36/516.66 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.36x = 516.66 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.36x = 148,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,405.42/374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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