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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 563.33 and 298.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 563.33 and 298.51 is: 447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 563.33 = 298.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/563.33 = 298.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 563.33 × 298.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 168,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,159.64/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.28

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