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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 520.38 and 288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 520.38 and 288.60 is: 398.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 520.38 = 288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/520.38 = 288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 520.38 × 288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 150,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,181.67/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.57

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