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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 517.48 and 288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 517.48 and 288.40 is: 397.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 517.48 = 288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/517.48 = 288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 517.48 × 288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 149,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,241.23/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.51

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