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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.00, 517.19 and 286.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.00, 517.19 and 286.61 is: 395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.00 : 517.19 = 286.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.00/517.19 = 286.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.00x = 517.19 × 286.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.00x = 148,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,227.81/375.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.28

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