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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 518.28 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 518.28 and 292.40 is: 404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 518.28 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/518.28 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 518.28 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 151,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,545.07/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.03

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