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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375, 560.33 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375, 560.33 and 286.66 is: 428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375 : 560.33 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375/560.33 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375x = 560.33 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375x = 160,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,624.20/375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.33

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