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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.05, 562.77 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.05, 562.77 and 212.64 is: 319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.05 : 562.77 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.05/562.77 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.05x = 562.77 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.05x = 119,667.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,667.41/375.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.07

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