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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.65, 562.66 and 309.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.65, 562.66 and 309.92 is: 464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.65 : 562.66 = 309.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.65/562.66 = 309.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.65x = 562.66 × 309.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.65x = 174,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,379.32/375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.20

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