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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 516.96 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 516.96 and 344.27 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 516.96 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/516.96 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 516.96 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 177,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,971.23/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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