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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 517.95 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 517.95 and 235.46 is: 324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 517.95 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/517.95 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 517.95 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 121,957.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,957.14/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.84

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