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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.75, 518.79 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.75, 518.79 and 235.92 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 518.79 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/518.79 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 518.79 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 122,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,392.94/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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