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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.21, 517.59 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.21, 517.59 and 308.68 is: 425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.21 : 517.59 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.21/517.59 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.21x = 517.59 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.21x = 159,768.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,768.39/375.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.81

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