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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 518.79 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 518.79 and 302.03 is: 416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 518.79 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/518.79 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 518.79 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 156,687.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,687.55/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.90

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