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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.84, 563.13 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.84, 563.13 and 294.42 is: 441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.84 : 563.13 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.84/563.13 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.84x = 563.13 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.84x = 165,796.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,796.73/375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.14

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