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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.27, 518.28 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.27, 518.28 and 334.56 is: 462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.27 : 518.28 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.27/518.28 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.27x = 518.28 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.27x = 173,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,395.76/375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.06

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