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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.95, 562.92 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.95, 562.92 and 302.46 is: 452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.95 : 562.92 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.95/562.92 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.95x = 562.92 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.95x = 170,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,260.78/375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.89

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