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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 562.74 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 562.74 and 332.22 is: 497.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 562.74 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/562.74 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 562.74 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 186,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,953.48/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.96

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