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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.45, 562.11 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.45, 562.11 and 283.86 is: 424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.45 : 562.11 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.45/562.11 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.45x = 562.11 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.45x = 159,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,560.54/375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.98

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