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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 560.40 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 560.40 and 344.88 is: 514.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 560.40 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/560.40 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 560.40 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 193,270.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,270.75/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.89

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