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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 562.50 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 562.50 and 288.96 is: 432.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 562.50 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/562.50 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 562.50 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 162,540
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,540/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.89

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