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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.68, 562.80 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.68, 562.80 and 297.92 is: 446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.68 : 562.80 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.68/562.80 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.68x = 562.80 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.68x = 167,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,669.38/375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.31

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