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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 561.24 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 561.24 and 344.52 is: 515.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 561.24 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/561.24 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 561.24 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 193,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,358.40/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.46

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