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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.69, 563.22 and 294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.69, 563.22 and 294.27 is: 441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.69 : 563.22 = 294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.69/563.22 = 294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.69x = 563.22 × 294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.69x = 165,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,738.75/375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.16

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