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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.51, 517.66 and 264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.51, 517.66 and 264.65 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.51 : 517.66 = 264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.51/517.66 = 264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.51x = 517.66 × 264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.51x = 136,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,998.72/375.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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