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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.30, 517.59 and 277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.30, 517.59 and 277.29 is: 382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.30 : 517.59 = 277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.30/517.59 = 277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.30x = 517.59 × 277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.30x = 143,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,522.53/375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.42

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