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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.57, 563.43 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.57, 563.43 and 115.57 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.57 : 563.43 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.57/563.43 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.57x = 563.43 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.57x = 65,115.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,115.61/375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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