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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.93, 517.44 and 286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.93, 517.44 and 286.25 is: 395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.93 : 517.44 = 286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.93/517.44 = 286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.93x = 517.44 × 286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.93x = 148,114.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,114.61/374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.05

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