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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 518.04 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 518.04 and 288.54 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 518.04 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/518.04 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 518.04 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 149,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,475.26/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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