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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 517.34 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 517.34 and 264.62 is: 364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 517.34 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/517.34 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 517.34 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 136,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,896.59/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.75

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