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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 561.60 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 561.60 and 302.76 is: 453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 561.60 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/561.60 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 561.60 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 170,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,030.02/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.27

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