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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 562.65 and 276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 562.65 and 276.97 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 562.65 = 276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/562.65 = 276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 562.65 × 276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 155,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,838.91/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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