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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.25, 517.25 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.25, 517.25 and 296.45 is: 408.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.25 : 517.25 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.25/517.25 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.25x = 517.25 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.25x = 153,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,334.69/375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.62

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