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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.34, 517.42 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.34, 517.42 and 264.47 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.34 : 517.42 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.34/517.42 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.34x = 517.42 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.34x = 136,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,839.48/375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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