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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 517.14 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 517.14 and 287.56 is: 396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 517.14 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/517.14 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 517.14 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 148,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,708.78/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.51

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