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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 563.10 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 563.10 and 362.80 is: 544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 563.10 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/563.10 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 563.10 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 204,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,292.68/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.20

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