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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 563.45 and 284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 563.45 and 284.51 is: 426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 563.45 = 284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/563.45 = 284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 563.45 × 284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 160,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,307.16/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.76

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