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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.47, 564.12 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.47, 564.12 and 354.74 is: 532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.47 : 564.12 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.47/564.12 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.47x = 564.12 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.47x = 200,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,117.34/375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.99

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