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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.30, 518.27 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.30, 518.27 and 302.16 is: 417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.30 : 518.27 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.30/518.27 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.30x = 518.27 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.30x = 156,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,600.90/375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.27

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