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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.81, 518.37 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.81, 518.37 and 302.30 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.81 : 518.37 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.81/518.37 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.81x = 518.37 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.81x = 156,703.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,703.25/375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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