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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 562.83 and 302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 562.83 and 302.93 is: 454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 562.83 = 302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/562.83 = 302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 562.83 × 302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 170,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,498.09/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.40

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