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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.10, 561.30 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.10, 561.30 and 342.70 is: 512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.10 : 561.30 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.10/561.30 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.10x = 561.30 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.10x = 192,357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,357.51/375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.82

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