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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.46, 519.01 and 287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.46, 519.01 and 287.99 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.46 : 519.01 = 287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.46/519.01 = 287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.46x = 519.01 × 287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.46x = 149,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,468.25/376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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