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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 562.11 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 562.11 and 243.42 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 562.11 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/562.11 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 562.11 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 136,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,828.82/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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