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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.13, 515.97 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.13, 515.97 and 301.29 is: 414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.13 : 515.97 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.13/515.97 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.13x = 515.97 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.13x = 155,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,452.52/375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.40

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