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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 518.47 and 286.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 518.47 and 286.99 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 518.47 = 286.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/518.47 = 286.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 518.47 × 286.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 148,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,795.71/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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