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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.25, 562.02 and 306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.25, 562.02 and 306.67 is: 459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.25 : 562.02 = 306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.25/562.02 = 306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.25x = 562.02 × 306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.25x = 172,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,354.67/375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.31

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