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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.62, 523.42 and 375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.62, 523.42 and 375.15 is: 518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.62 : 523.42 = 375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.62/523.42 = 375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.62x = 523.42 × 375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.62x = 196,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,363.17/378.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.63

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