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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 562.86 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 562.86 and 259.32 is: 388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 562.86 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/562.86 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 562.86 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 145,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,960.86/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.98

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