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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 562.36 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 562.36 and 339.04 is: 507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 562.36 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/562.36 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 562.36 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 190,662.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,662.53/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.73

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