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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.35, 562.26 and 306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.35, 562.26 and 306.19 is: 458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.35 : 562.26 = 306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.35/562.26 = 306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.35x = 562.26 × 306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.35x = 172,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,156.98/375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.65

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