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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 517.80 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 517.80 and 302.50 is: 417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 517.80 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/517.80 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 517.80 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 156,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,634.50/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.25

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