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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.33, 563.48 and 293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.33, 563.48 and 293.33 is: 440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.33 : 563.48 = 293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.33/563.48 = 293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.33x = 563.48 × 293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.33x = 165,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,281.30/375.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.36

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