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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 518.10 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 518.10 and 235.58 is: 324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 518.10 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/518.10 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 518.10 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 122,054.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,054.00/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.99

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