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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 518.04 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 518.04 and 374.40 is: 517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 518.04 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/518.04 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 518.04 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 193,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,954.18/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.05

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