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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.27, 517.77 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.27, 517.77 and 263.04 is: 362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.27 : 517.77 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.27/517.77 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.27x = 517.77 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.27x = 136,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,194.22/375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.92

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