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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 562.96 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 562.96 and 272.44 is: 408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 562.96 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/562.96 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 562.96 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 153,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,372.82/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.86

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