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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.28, 562.92 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.28, 562.92 and 212.63 is: 318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.28 : 562.92 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.28/562.92 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.28x = 562.92 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.28x = 119,691.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,691.86/375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.94

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