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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.41, 562.57 and 201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.41, 562.57 and 201.94 is: 302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.41 : 562.57 = 201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.41/562.57 = 201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.41x = 562.57 × 201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.41x = 113,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,605.39/375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.62

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