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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 518.04 and 288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 518.04 and 288.24 is: 397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 518.04 = 288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/518.04 = 288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 518.04 × 288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 149,319.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,319.85/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.80

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