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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.27, 562.88 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.27, 562.88 and 289.14 is: 433.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.27 : 562.88 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.27/562.88 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.27x = 562.88 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.27x = 162,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,749.68/375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.69

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