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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.06, 516.51 and 373.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.06, 516.51 and 373.85 is: 514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.06 : 516.51 = 373.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.06/516.51 = 373.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.06x = 516.51 × 373.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.06x = 193,097.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,097.26/375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.84

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