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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.98, 562.98 and 302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.98, 562.98 and 302.47 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.98 : 562.98 = 302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.98/562.98 = 302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.98x = 562.98 × 302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.98x = 170,284.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,284.56/375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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