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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.58, 560.12 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.58, 560.12 and 344.08 is: 513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.58 : 560.12 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.58/560.12 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.58x = 560.12 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.58x = 192,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,726.09/375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.14

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