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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.77, 518.69 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.77, 518.69 and 296.93 is: 409.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.77 : 518.69 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.77/518.69 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.77x = 518.69 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.77x = 154,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,014.62/375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.86

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