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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.15, 517.53 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.15, 517.53 and 264.18 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.15 : 517.53 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.15/517.53 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.15x = 517.53 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.15x = 136,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,721.08/375.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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