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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.92, 564.24 and 339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.92, 564.24 and 339.92 is: 510.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.92 : 564.24 = 339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.92/564.24 = 339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.92x = 564.24 × 339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.92x = 191,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,796.46/375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.21

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