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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 517.89 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 517.89 and 356.20 is: 491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 517.89 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/517.89 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 517.89 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 184,472.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,472.46/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.09

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