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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.19, 562.47 and 293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.19, 562.47 and 293.77 is: 440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.19 : 562.47 = 293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.19/562.47 = 293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.19x = 562.47 × 293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.19x = 165,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,236.81/375.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.41

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