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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.16, 517.25 and 286.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.16, 517.25 and 286.75 is: 395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.16 : 517.25 = 286.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.16/517.25 = 286.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.16x = 517.25 × 286.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.16x = 148,319.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,319.79/375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.35

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