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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.13, 517.19 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.13, 517.19 and 296.16 is: 408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.13 : 517.19 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.13/517.19 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.13x = 517.19 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.13x = 153,167.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,167.57/375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.30

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