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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 518.76 and 289.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 518.76 and 289.30 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 518.76 = 289.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/518.76 = 289.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 518.76 × 289.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 150,077.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,077.27/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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