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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 517.18 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 517.18 and 281.68 is: 388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 517.18 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/517.18 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 517.18 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 145,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,679.26/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.44

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