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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 517.68 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 517.68 and 297.36 is: 410.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 517.68 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/517.68 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 517.68 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 153,937.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,937.32/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.37

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