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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.57, 517.39 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.57, 517.39 and 308.75 is: 425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.57 : 517.39 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.57/517.39 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.57x = 517.39 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.57x = 159,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,740.80/375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.33

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