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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.04, 562.70 and 182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.04, 562.70 and 182.53 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.04 : 562.70 = 182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.04/562.70 = 182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.04x = 562.70 × 182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.04x = 102,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,710.79/375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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