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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.72, 562.37 and 283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.72, 562.37 and 283.79 is: 424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.72 : 562.37 = 283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.72/562.37 = 283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.72x = 562.37 × 283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.72x = 159,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,590.75/375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.76

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