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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.49, 562.72 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.49, 562.72 and 278.38 is: 417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.49 : 562.72 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.49/562.72 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.49x = 562.72 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.49x = 156,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,649.99/375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.19

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