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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.34, 518.55 and 288.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.34, 518.55 and 288.86 is: 398.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.34 : 518.55 = 288.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.34/518.55 = 288.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.34x = 518.55 × 288.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.34x = 149,788.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,788.35/376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.01

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