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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.82, 518.46 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.82, 518.46 and 288.34 is: 397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.82 : 518.46 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.82/518.46 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.82x = 518.46 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.82x = 149,492.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,492.76/375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.78

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