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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.55, 517.05 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.55, 517.05 and 331.25 is: 456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.55 : 517.05 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.55/517.05 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.55x = 517.05 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.55x = 171,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,270.23/375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.05

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