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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.37, 562.32 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.37, 562.32 and 288.12 is: 432.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.37 : 562.32 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.37/562.32 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.37x = 562.32 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.37x = 162,015.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,015.64/374.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.77

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