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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 517.44 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 517.44 and 352.92 is: 486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 517.44 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/517.44 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 517.44 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 182,614.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,614.92/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.20

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