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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.57, 563.46 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.57, 563.46 and 268.05 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.57 : 563.46 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.57/563.46 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.57x = 563.46 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.57x = 151,035.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,035.45/375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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