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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.37, 563.82 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.37, 563.82 and 289.12 is: 434.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.37 : 563.82 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.37/563.82 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.37x = 563.82 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.37x = 163,011.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,011.64/375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.27

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