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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 517.86 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 517.86 and 288.36 is: 397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 517.86 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/517.86 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 517.86 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 149,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,330.11/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.32

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