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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 560.08 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 560.08 and 340.61 is: 508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 560.08 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/560.08 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 560.08 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 190,768.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,768.85/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.12

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