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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.13, 561.30 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.13, 561.30 and 237.53 is: 355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.13 : 561.30 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.13/561.30 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.13x = 561.30 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.13x = 133,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,322.78/375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.41

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