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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.98, 563.22 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.98, 563.22 and 289.24 is: 433.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.98 : 563.22 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.98/563.22 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.98x = 563.22 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.98x = 162,904.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,904.34/375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.29

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