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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 562.65 and 294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 562.65 and 294.31 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 562.65 = 294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/562.65 = 294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 562.65 × 294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 165,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,593.52/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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