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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.90, 519.02 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.90, 519.02 and 287.54 is: 397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.90 : 519.02 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.90/519.02 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.90x = 519.02 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.90x = 149,239.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,239.01/375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.02

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