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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.37, 518.52 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.37, 518.52 and 340.44 is: 470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.37 : 518.52 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.37/518.52 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.37x = 518.52 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.37x = 176,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,524.95/375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.27

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