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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.58, 517.71 and 368.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.58, 517.71 and 368.29 is: 507.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.58 : 517.71 = 368.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.58/517.71 = 368.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.58x = 517.71 × 368.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.58x = 190,666.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,666.12/375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.66

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