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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.29, 517.96 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.29, 517.96 and 286.62 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.29 : 517.96 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.29/517.96 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.29x = 517.96 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.29x = 148,456.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,456.26/375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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