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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.17, 561.53 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.17, 561.53 and 265.21 is: 396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.17 : 561.53 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.17/561.53 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.17x = 561.53 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.17x = 148,922.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,922.63/375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.95

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