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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 701.06 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 701.06 and 375.62 is: 563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 701.06 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/701.06 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 701.06 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 263,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,326.77/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.42

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