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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 561.64 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 561.64 and 266.32 is: 398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 561.64 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/561.64 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 561.64 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 149,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,575.96/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.83

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