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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.91, 562.68 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.91, 562.68 and 289.58 is: 433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.91 : 562.68 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.91/562.68 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.91x = 562.68 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.91x = 162,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,938.06/375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.45

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