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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.72, 518.22 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.72, 518.22 and 292.74 is: 403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.72 : 518.22 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.72/518.22 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.72x = 518.22 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.72x = 151,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,703.72/375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.77

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