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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 562.11 and 293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 562.11 and 293.70 is: 439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 562.11 = 293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/562.11 = 293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 562.11 × 293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 165,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,091.71/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.96

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