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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.38, 517.57 and 355.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.38, 517.57 and 355.81 is: 490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.38 : 517.57 = 355.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.38/517.57 = 355.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.38x = 517.57 × 355.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.38x = 184,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,154.40/375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.58

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