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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.16, 517.50 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.16, 517.50 and 287.80 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.16 : 517.50 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.16/517.50 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.16x = 517.50 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.16x = 148,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,936.50/375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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