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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.00, 518.00 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.00, 518.00 and 301.59 is: 416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.00 : 518.00 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.00/518.00 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.00x = 518.00 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.00x = 156,222.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,222.11/375.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.60

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