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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.52, 562.24 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.52, 562.24 and 287.96 is: 432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.52 : 562.24 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.52/562.24 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.52x = 562.24 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.52x = 161,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,900.18/374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.28

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