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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.65, 562.63 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.65, 562.63 and 302.27 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.65 : 562.63 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.65/562.63 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.65x = 562.63 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.65x = 170,066.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,066.17/375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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