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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.49, 518.53 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.49, 518.53 and 355.04 is: 490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.49 : 518.53 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.49/518.53 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.49x = 518.53 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.49x = 184,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,095.41/375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.28

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