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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.77, 517.69 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.77, 517.69 and 264.90 is: 364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.77 : 517.69 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.77/517.69 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.77x = 517.69 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.77x = 137,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,138.35/375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.95

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