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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.95, 517.38 and 348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.95, 517.38 and 348.41 is: 479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.95 : 517.38 = 348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.95/517.38 = 348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.95x = 517.38 × 348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.95x = 180,260.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,260.37/375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.48

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