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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 517.62 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 517.62 and 235.36 is: 324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 517.62 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/517.62 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 517.62 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 121,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,827.04/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.84

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