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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.25, 517.49 and 286.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.25, 517.49 and 286.58 is: 395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.25 : 517.49 = 286.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.25/517.49 = 286.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.25x = 517.49 × 286.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.25x = 148,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,302.28/375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.21

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