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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 517.80 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 517.80 and 292.49 is: 403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 517.80 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/517.80 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 517.80 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 151,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,451.77/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.27

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