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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 562.40 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 562.40 and 306.92 is: 459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 562.40 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/562.40 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 562.40 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 172,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,610.27/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.68

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