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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.14, 561.95 and 277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.14, 561.95 and 277.93 is: 416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.14 : 561.95 = 277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.14/561.95 = 277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.14x = 561.95 × 277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.14x = 156,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,182.76/375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.33

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