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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.34, 517.70 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.34, 517.70 and 305.40 is: 421.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.34 : 517.70 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.34/517.70 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.34x = 517.70 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.34x = 158,105.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,105.58/375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.23

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