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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 565.19 and 307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 565.19 and 307.98 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 565.19 = 307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/565.19 = 307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 565.19 × 307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 174,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,069.40/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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