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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.27, 518.54 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.27, 518.54 and 288.69 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.27 : 518.54 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.27/518.54 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.27x = 518.54 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.27x = 149,695.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,695.87/375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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