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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 516.48 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 516.48 and 309.44 is: 425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 516.48 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/516.48 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 516.48 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 159,819.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,819.57/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.78

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