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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.18, 518.30 and 297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.18, 518.30 and 297.02 is: 410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.18 : 518.30 = 297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.18/518.30 = 297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.18x = 518.30 × 297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.18x = 153,945.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,945.47/375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.32

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