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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 517.59 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 517.59 and 374.63 is: 515.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 517.59 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/517.59 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 517.59 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 193,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,902.15/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.92

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