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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.09, 561.77 and 362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.09, 561.77 and 362.12 is: 542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.09 : 561.77 = 362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.09/561.77 = 362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.09x = 561.77 × 362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.09x = 203,423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,423.53/375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.34

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