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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 518.88 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 518.88 and 305.82 is: 422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 518.88 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/518.88 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 518.88 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 158,683.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,683.88/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.41

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