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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 564.16 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 564.16 and 345.18 is: 518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 564.16 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/564.16 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 564.16 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 194,736.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,736.75/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.41

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