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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.42, 516.03 and 287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.42, 516.03 and 287.30 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.42 : 516.03 = 287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.42/516.03 = 287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.42x = 516.03 × 287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.42x = 148,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,255.42/374.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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