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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.55, 562.58 and 294.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.55, 562.58 and 294.01 is: 440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.55 : 562.58 = 294.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.55/562.58 = 294.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.55x = 562.58 × 294.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.55x = 165,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,404.15/375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.43

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