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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.75, 518.34 and 349.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.75, 518.34 and 349.37 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 518.34 = 349.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/518.34 = 349.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 518.34 × 349.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 181,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,093.74/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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