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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.79, 563.40 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.79, 563.40 and 283.14 is: 424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.79 : 563.40 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.79/563.40 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.79x = 563.40 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.79x = 159,519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,519.66/375.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.50

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