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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 516.96 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 516.96 and 341.40 is: 470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 516.96 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/516.96 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 516.96 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 176,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,490.14/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.49

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