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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.58, 562.65 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.58, 562.65 and 344.98 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.58 : 562.65 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.58/562.65 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.58x = 562.65 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.58x = 194,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,103.00/375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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