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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.13, 517.93 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.13, 517.93 and 235.46 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.13 : 517.93 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.13/517.93 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.13x = 517.93 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.13x = 121,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,951.80/375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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