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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.29, 520.88 and 288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.29, 520.88 and 288.60 is: 398.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.29 : 520.88 = 288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.29/520.88 = 288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.29x = 520.88 × 288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.29x = 150,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,325.50/377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.43

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