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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.53, 517.15 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.53, 517.15 and 305.46 is: 420.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.53 : 517.15 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.53/517.15 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.53x = 517.15 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.53x = 157,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,969.02/375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.66

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