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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.11, 561.79 and 287.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.11, 561.79 and 287.78 is: 431.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.11 : 561.79 = 287.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.11/561.79 = 287.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.11x = 561.79 × 287.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.11x = 161,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,669.48/375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.00

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