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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.28, 561.62 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.28, 561.62 and 297.59 is: 445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.28 : 561.62 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.28/561.62 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.28x = 561.62 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.28x = 167,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,130.43/375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.35

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