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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.78, 551.48 and 375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.78, 551.48 and 375.90 is: 521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.78 : 551.48 = 375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.78/551.48 = 375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.78x = 551.48 × 375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.78x = 207,301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,301.33/397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.15

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