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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 517.56 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 517.56 and 235.26 is: 324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 517.56 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/517.56 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 517.56 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 121,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,761.17/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.47

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