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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 517.92 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 517.92 and 288.48 is: 397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 517.92 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/517.92 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 517.92 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 149,409.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,409.56/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.79

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