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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.37, 562.44 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.37, 562.44 and 266.63 is: 399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.37 : 562.44 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.37/562.44 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.37x = 562.44 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.37x = 149,961.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,961.56/375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.51

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