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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 517.61 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 517.61 and 235.20 is: 324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 517.61 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/517.61 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 517.61 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 121,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,738.11/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.60

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