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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.20, 562.08 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.20, 562.08 and 294.08 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.20 : 562.08 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.20/562.08 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.20x = 562.08 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.20x = 165,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,296.49/375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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