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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.70, 517.94 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.70, 517.94 and 264.84 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.70 : 517.94 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.70/517.94 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.70x = 517.94 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.70x = 137,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,171.23/375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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