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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.51, 516.78 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.51, 516.78 and 336.63 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.51 : 516.78 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.51/516.78 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.51x = 516.78 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.51x = 173,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,963.65/375.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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