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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.35, 517.23 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.35, 517.23 and 349.41 is: 481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.35 : 517.23 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.35/517.23 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.35x = 517.23 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.35x = 180,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,725.33/375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.49

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