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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.75, 561.06 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.75, 561.06 and 281.68 is: 422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.75 : 561.06 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.75/561.06 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.75x = 561.06 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.75x = 158,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,037.98/373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.85

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