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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.62, 562.58 and 259.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.62, 562.58 and 259.82 is: 389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.62 : 562.58 = 259.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.62/562.58 = 259.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.62x = 562.58 × 259.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.62x = 146,169.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,169.54/375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.14

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