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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.33, 562.41 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.33, 562.41 and 283.96 is: 425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.33 : 562.41 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.33/562.41 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.33x = 562.41 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.33x = 159,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,700.54/375.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.49

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