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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.45, 562.31 and 362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.45, 562.31 and 362.48 is: 542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.45 : 562.31 = 362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.45/562.31 = 362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.45x = 562.31 × 362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.45x = 203,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,821.50/375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.87

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