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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 516.66 and 301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 516.66 and 301.79 is: 415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 516.66 = 301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/516.66 = 301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 516.66 × 301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 155,918.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,918.73/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.09

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