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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 562.64 and 298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 562.64 and 298.12 is: 446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 562.64 = 298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/562.64 = 298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 562.64 × 298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 167,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,734.24/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.72

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