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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 518.22 and 292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 518.22 and 292.59 is: 403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 518.22 = 292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/518.22 = 292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 518.22 × 292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 151,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,625.99/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.82

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