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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.09, 563.04 and 298.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.09, 563.04 and 298.55 is: 448.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.09 : 563.04 = 298.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.09/563.04 = 298.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.09x = 563.04 × 298.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.09x = 168,092.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,092.78/375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.14

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