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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.01, 517.49 and 235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.01, 517.49 and 235.13 is: 324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.01 : 517.49 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.01/517.49 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.01x = 517.49 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.01x = 121,675.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,675.86/375.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.46

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