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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 563.49 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 563.49 and 202.47 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 563.49 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/563.49 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 563.49 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 114,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,089.82/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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