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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.71, 517.98 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.71, 517.98 and 287.24 is: 396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.71 : 517.98 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.71/517.98 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.71x = 517.98 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.71x = 148,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,783.14/375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.01

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