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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 517.78 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 517.78 and 288.12 is: 397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 517.78 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/517.78 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 517.78 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 149,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,182.77/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.19

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