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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.28, 562.41 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.28, 562.41 and 294.14 is: 440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.28 : 562.41 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.28/562.41 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.28x = 562.41 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.28x = 165,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,428.68/375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.82

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