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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.57, 518.13 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.57, 518.13 and 235.64 is: 325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.57 : 518.13 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.57/518.13 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.57x = 518.13 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.57x = 122,089.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,089.56/375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.08

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