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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.02, 516.94 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.02, 516.94 and 264.25 is: 364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.02 : 516.94 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.02/516.94 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.02x = 516.94 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.02x = 136,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,601.40/375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.25

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