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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 518.72 and 287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 518.72 and 287.79 is: 396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 518.72 = 287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/518.72 = 287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 518.72 × 287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 149,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,282.43/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.72

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