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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.91, 562.96 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.91, 562.96 and 345.13 is: 516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.91 : 562.96 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.91/562.96 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.91x = 562.96 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.91x = 194,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,294.38/375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.86

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