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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.57, 517.05 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.57, 517.05 and 322.92 is: 444.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.57 : 517.05 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.57/517.05 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.57x = 517.05 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.57x = 166,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,965.79/375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.57

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