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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 562.70 and 278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 562.70 and 278.43 is: 417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 562.70 = 278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/562.70 = 278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 562.70 × 278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 156,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,672.56/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.08

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