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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.47, 518.16 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.47, 518.16 and 264.98 is: 365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.47 : 518.16 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.47/518.16 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.47x = 518.16 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.47x = 137,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,299.45/375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.68

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