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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 562.95 and 298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 562.95 and 298.17 is: 447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 562.95 = 298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/562.95 = 298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 562.95 × 298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 167,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,854.80/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.47

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