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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 518.81 and 288.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 518.81 and 288.59 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 518.81 = 288.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/518.81 = 288.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 518.81 × 288.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 149,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,719.34/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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