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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.47, 562.52 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.47, 562.52 and 276.88 is: 414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.47 : 562.52 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.47/562.52 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.47x = 562.52 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.47x = 155,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,749.86/375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.82

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