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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.30, 562.34 and 298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.30, 562.34 and 298.76 is: 447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.30 : 562.34 = 298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.30/562.34 = 298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.30x = 562.34 × 298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.30x = 168,002.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,002.63/375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.65

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