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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.35, 562.61 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.35, 562.61 and 273.11 is: 409.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.35 : 562.61 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.35/562.61 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.35x = 562.61 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.35x = 153,652.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,652.29/375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.36

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