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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.16, 517.98 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.16, 517.98 and 301.54 is: 416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.16 : 517.98 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.16/517.98 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.16x = 517.98 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.16x = 156,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,191.69/375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.33

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