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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.98, 518.74 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.98, 518.74 and 293.09 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.98 : 518.74 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.98/518.74 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.98x = 518.74 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.98x = 152,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,034.18/375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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