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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 517.46 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 517.46 and 264.33 is: 364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 517.46 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/517.46 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 517.46 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 136,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,778.88/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.71

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