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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 562.03 and 298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 562.03 and 298.47 is: 446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 562.03 = 298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/562.03 = 298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 562.03 × 298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 167,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,749.09/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.85

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