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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.99, 518.70 and 302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.99, 518.70 and 302.41 is: 417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.99 : 518.70 = 302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.99/518.70 = 302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.99x = 518.70 × 302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.99x = 156,860.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,860.07/375.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.19

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