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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.13, 562.74 and 345.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.13, 562.74 and 345.07 is: 517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.13 : 562.74 = 345.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.13/562.74 = 345.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.13x = 562.74 × 345.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.13x = 194,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,184.69/375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.65

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