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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.57, 562.64 and 213.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.57, 562.64 and 213.37 is: 319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.57 : 562.64 = 213.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.57/562.64 = 213.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.57x = 562.64 × 213.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.57x = 120,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,048.02/375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.64

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