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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.90, 564.05 and 374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.90, 564.05 and 374.75 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.90 : 564.05 = 374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.90/564.05 = 374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.90x = 564.05 × 374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.90x = 211,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,377.74/375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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