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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 518.07 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 518.07 and 296.82 is: 409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 518.07 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/518.07 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 518.07 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 153,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,773.54/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.52

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