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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 517.82 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 517.82 and 264.75 is: 364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 517.82 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/517.82 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 517.82 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 137,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,091.52/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.96

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