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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.75, 563.63 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.75, 563.63 and 273.11 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 563.63 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/563.63 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 563.63 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 153,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,928.81/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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