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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.42, 517.40 and 288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.42, 517.40 and 288.30 is: 397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.42 : 517.40 = 288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.42/517.40 = 288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.42x = 517.40 × 288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.42x = 149,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,166.42/375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.33

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