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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 520.58 and 288.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 520.58 and 288.86 is: 398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 520.58 = 288.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/520.58 = 288.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 520.58 × 288.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 150,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,372.86/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.17

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