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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 517.73 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 517.73 and 264.58 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 517.73 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/517.73 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 517.73 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 136,978.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,978.39/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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