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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 517.80 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 517.80 and 235.36 is: 324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 517.80 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/517.80 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 517.80 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 121,869.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,869.41/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.95

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