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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.76, 562.62 and 298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.76, 562.62 and 298.36 is: 446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.76 : 562.62 = 298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.76/562.62 = 298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.76x = 562.62 × 298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.76x = 167,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,863.30/375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.73

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