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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.71, 519.35 and 288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.71, 519.35 and 288.24 is: 397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.71 : 519.35 = 288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.71/519.35 = 288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.71x = 519.35 × 288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.71x = 149,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,698.16/376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.38

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