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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.98, 517.44 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.98, 517.44 and 288.04 is: 397.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.98 : 517.44 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.98/517.44 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.98x = 517.44 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.98x = 149,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,043.42/374.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.47

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